Kenya's David Rudisha is favourite for 800m, thanks to an Irish Brother
Brother Colm O'Connell, known as 'godfather of Kenyan running', was left astounded when Rudisha ran his first 800m.
World Record Holder Rhonex Kipruto Issued Doping Charge
Rhonex Kipruto, the 23 year-old Kenyan who holds the world record for 10 kilometers on the road, has been charged with a doping violation.
Godfather of Kenyan running teaching life lessons during pandemic
NAIROBI, Kenya (CNS) — In the Kenyan town of Iten, more than 7,800 feet above sea level, Irish Patrician Brother Colm O'Connell is working...
'The secret is that you think there's a secret'
Adharanand Finn meets Brother Colm O'Connell, the man behind many of Kenya's greatest runners.
Who is David Rudisha, Kenya’s Double Olympic Champion?
"The King" became the first man to retain the 800 meter Olympic title in 52 years.
Colm O’Connell: I felt disillusioned. Is this the way the sport is going?
After a decade of doping scandals and violence against women, the Irish coach who transformed Kenyan athletics reflects on his mission and...
“Staying focused is a huge challenge,” says Rudisha’s coach, Colm O'Connell
David Rudisha is an athlete who has a very dominant presence in a race, different from Sebastian Coe and Wilson Kipketer, his predecessors.
Coach Colm and the Training of David Rudisha
Runner's Tribe took an in-depth look at the coaching of Brother Colm and the training of the GOAT himself, David Rudisha.
Rudisha parts company with Brother Colm O’Connell
David Rudisha has spilt from Brother Colm O'Connell, the Irishman who took him from the proverbial nowhere to become Olympic and World champion.
‘Catch them young, watch them grow’: Bro Colm on male runners
Athletics coach Brother Colm O'Connell during an interview at St Patrick's High School in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County on October 14, 2025.
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Irish coach based in Kenya credited with developing numerous Kenyan middle- and long-distance champions; influential grassroots coach.